Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For years, I thought no one would notice. This short film is me speaking out, sharing my personal story with an eating disorder - the parts of myself I tried so hard to restrict, the struggle behind every meal, and the journey beginning to learning to live again outside of control and perfectionism.

I want you to know YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Eating Disorder Support Resources:
🌐 Eating Disorder Hope (global resource): eatingdisorderhope.com
🇺🇸 NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association: nationaleatingdisorders.org
Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
🇨🇦 NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre: nedic.ca
🇬🇧 Beat Eating Disorders: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

if you’re in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services.
you deserve support 🤍

I love you so much,

Anna x

starring: Anna Engelschall, Julia Effertz, Tascha Netz
directed by: Anna Engelschall
written by: Anna Engelschall + Leonor Brandao
produced by: Leonor Brandao
DOP: Matvey Fedenev
Edited by: Matvey Fedenev

This content is intended strictly for educational, documentary, and recovery-focused purposes. It addresses eating disorders in a critical and awareness-based manner and does not promote self-harm or disordered eating behaviours in any way.

The purpose of this video is to inform, support recovery conversations, and contribute to mental health awareness.

Instagram: @growingannanas

my fitness app: growwithanna.com

🌸 about me 🌸

I'm Anna and right now I'm mostly based in Berlin! here on my channel you'll find videos about healthy food, workouts, fitness, short films, Q&A's, vlogs etc. basically every video should make you feel a little healthier and happier. I have a second YouTube channel, where I share a lot of home workouts (it's called growingannanas).

thanks for stopping by and I hope you love all the videos. big hug x